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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

The fact that the largest holders of gov
eminent bonds failed TO send them in
when the treasury department offered to
buy them, would indicate that the hue
and cry about stringent money market
was more imaginary than real. The act
ing secretary of the treasury suspended
the bidding OF bondholders for the sale of
their securities and adopted the plan of
fixing prices at which four and one half
and four per cents will he purchased I'M
Ill October s. Four and one-half per
cents will be taken at premium of eight
and four-tenths during the period named.
-Four per cents will be purchased with an
allowance of twenty-five cents premium
until the end of September, and thence to
October twenty-four cents premium is
to be the rate. In all cases interest will
be paid to the date of purchase. The way
in which this offer is treated will show as
well rs anything the actual state of the
market
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

The frequency of Western train rob
berries and the large amounts Of money
stolen from express cars suggests the idea
that it would he a stroke of economy on
the part of the express companies to keep
a guard of two or three armed men on
each of their cars.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

The commercial and industrial conVen-
ton which Kentucky proposes to hold in
Louisville, October A, . and &, promises
to he one of great benefit to the State
from both business and a manu-
featuring point of view There is a con
slant advance in that section of the ooun-
try in favor of the protection doctrine and
the special reception that will be given to
that veteran protectionist, Judge Kelley
of Pennsylvania, viii be Of interest TO
the North.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

The Anarchist Parsons declares that
under no circumstances will he accept a
Communication of his sentence. 1t must be
full pardon or nothing. 1t is certainly
very kind in the distinguished gentleman
to add the alternative "or nothing" and
not insist on the full pardon; but there is
an old saying that "beggars should not
be ChoOsers"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

The Boston RccOrd says that Capt.
Pratt of the Dominion patrol boat Intrepid
was asked by an Eastport hoatman If Il
party of us sailing near the New Bruins
wick shore want fish for a chowder, will
we be allowed to catch it Your boat will
be seized if you are caught in the act, ;" re-
piled the captain. What sort OF interna-
tional comfy is this
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

Il is very often the case that the desire
for "a thing lasts only as long Tas 1T cannot
be had. That appears to be the case with
female suffrage on school questions in
Massachusetts, In Boston in 1855 the
number Of registered female voters was
223S, in 1856 it fell to l193 and this year
the grand total is but 1853.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

Henry George, in an address to the
wage workers III New York something
over year ago, expressed the belief that
eight hours day Of labor was TOO much
and two or three hours enough. a writer
from Aspinwall declares that the long
shoremen there have arrived at this ideal
condition for they draw ten hours pay
for less than two hours work. The fact
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

The demand for information regarding
the condition of labor has resulted in the
establishment of twenty State bureaus of
labor statistics, beside the national bu
reau at Washington. This is all very well
but without some concerted action among
the various bureaus, some quite diverse
results may be reached
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

The lasters' protective union fair at
Dover, n. H.. put out 5000 lottery tickets
at 81 each and the man who held the pro
ceeds ran away to Canada with the money
and another mans wife, leaving a family
of his own. This appears to be Il case
where the biters were bitten aud those
engaged in it will receive no sympathy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

There is a certain amount of very eX-
cusable dissatisfaction in noting the
large amount of space which the Euro
pean journals devote to American affairs
The celebration at Philadelphia was fully
reported in the English papers and long
account is published of a concert and a
display of fireworks, with pictures of
Washington and of President Cleveland
at the Crystal palace in London.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

The latest report of the life saving ser
vice shows that at the close of the last
official year there were 2ll life saving
stations upon our sea and lake coasts ;
that 322 disasters befell documented yes
sells during the year; that on board those
vessels were 2i26 persons, and that 2699
were saved of that number and y lost
A table of statistics accompanies the re-
port showing that since the introduction
of the present system, November |, 1871
to the close of the fiscal year, June 3d.
1886, the total number of disasters has
been 1855 the total value of property in
volved, S5S, 377 ,249; the value of property
saved, 81 49, PSI; the value of property
lost, SIG, 92, 1902 the total number of per
sons involved, IS 0S3, and the total number
of lives lost 4S6.
Fifteen years ago the service was limit
ed to the coasts of Long Island and New
Jersey in 1875 the coast of New Eng
land was added, and the range between
Cape Henry and Cape Hatteras, and in
1901 all the foregoing, together with the
east coast of Florida, were embraced
with portions of that of the lakes; while
all this during the past six years has been
augmented by the coast of Texas. In this
branch of the government, politics are
not taken into consideration and the hard
ships and perils of those engaged in the
noble work stand out in bold relief against
the schemes of the intriguing politicians
who have only their own advancement in
view
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

The anarchists are to be commiserated
on having the support of Col Bob Inger-
soil and George Francis Train The
former said, in Boston, on Saturday
"They THE anarchists are not and can
not be to blame" Train appeared before
an audience in New York, Sunday night,
and broke silence which he has main
tanned for over ten years, with a ramb-
ling and crazy TRADE, in which he said
that everybody should carry bombs, to
kill the police and put to vote PROPOSE
ton that the judges ought to be hung, in
stead of the anarchists.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

George Francis Train very generously
offers to lend $40, 10000 to the city of Chi
cago to avenge the death of the seven an
archists if they are hung. We fancy, how
ever, that Chicago will dispense with the
revenge and George Will have to find some
other way of disposing of his surplus
pocket money.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

A girl died the other day in Minnesota,
as physician expressed it, "of want of
care, typhoid fever and Christian science"
She was attacked with virulent typhoid
fever and instead of taking medicine was
allowed to eat what she pleased, no mat
ter how indigestible. Meantime the mind
cure was being worked and the result
was what might have been expected,
There ought to he some law that will
reach this kind of quackery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

There seems to be considerable dissatis-
faction with the policy, or, more properly
speaking, the non-policy of Secretary of
the Treasury Fairchild and some of the
New York papers are loud IN their disap-
prevail There is evidently quite gap
between him and his predecessor, Daniel
Manning in the way of financial ability,
and power of inspiring confidence in his
judgment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

1t is said that Jay Gould is going abroad
TO some quiet corner of Europe for rest.
Judging from past experiences, about the
time that this happens we shall hear of
some other people retiring to corner"
not their own seeking.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

For one-half of the year the Korean
hunts the tiger, for the other half the
tiger hunts the Korean A man who
was asked TO buy tigers skin for a
friend, quoted this saying, adding, at is
now the tigers season, and | can easily
get you Korean skin, if that Will do, -
st. Louis Globe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

The business failures throughout the
country last week, as reported to r. Il.
Dun G. Co., were l5G in the United States
and % in Canada making a total of 1873,
This is five less than occurred week before
last and four less than for the correspond
ing week in 1856.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

One of the foreign correspondents of a
New York paper cabled the important
news the other day that Queen Victoria
has porridge for breakfast This is just
the piece of information that this coun-
try has so long been waiting for and every
one will be glad that the suspense is now
over.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

An accomplice in the murder of Rev.
George c. Haddock, of Sioux City, Iowa,
has been convicted of manslaughter, and
il is refreshing to learn that the communi-
ty has been SO far aroused from its apathy
that a strong effort is being made to bring
all the murderers to justice.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

Many Mexican financiers are favOring
an international silver dollar for both
Mexico and the United States. In view
of the increasing trade between The two
countries this would probably be great
convenience to traders. But have we not
had experience enough with trade dol
lars
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

The committee on courses of study of
the New York Board of Education has
made a report recommending the intro
duction of manual training in the public
schools. The subject was discussed at
the meeting of the American Institute of
Instruction in this city in July and met
with favor from the prominent educators
present. The system is worthy of trial
ANYWAY
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

There is growing call for some reform
in our judicial system that shall lessen
the large number of petty cases that are
brought up before our higher courts.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

Tennessee votes on the question of pro
hibition to-day. The discussion of the
question has resulted in much bitter feel
ing and both sides are equally confident.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

quently intoxicated, and the other day
two children, one of seven years and the
other of only three were found on the
floor dead drunk This way of keeping
babies quiet does not commend itself to
the gentle public; and it is to be hoped
that one result of the displeasure mani
tested will be closer watch on all such
Institutions.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

The Massachusetts democrac- are dis
gusted all around The dyed in the wool
bourbons are mad at the administration
because so many republicans are retained
in Office, while the independents and bet
ter class of democrats are Disguised with
the State ticket just put in nomination.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

The United States meteorological sta
ton on the top of Mount Washington is
to be discontinued. The station was es-
tablished dozen years ago and they have
so much weather up there that the sup
ply now on hand will last for some time
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

The status of the crops of the country
that are not yet harvested is not encour
aging Cotton, corn and potatoes show a
serious falling off, while in this section
at least, oats were short crop.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

1t is fortunate town that has such a
public spirited citizen as Mr.. James B.
Jermain of Albany. He has erected an
$4,000 building in that city and given it
to the Young Mems Christian associa-
ZION
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

Six States only will hold elections in
November. These are Iowa, Maryland,
Massachusetts, New York, Ohio and Penn
sylvania. Rhode Island and Kentucky
have already held elections
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

that white men cannot stand the neces-
sary exposure to the sun in that climate
will operate, however, to prevent gen
eral exodus to the Isthmus.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

This is a great country. 1t uses 100000,
600 postage stamps every year, costing TO
those who buy them S50,0 600.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

According to Consul Baker at Buenos
Ayres, region that has always been sup
posed to be made up of worthless land is
about to be opened up to commerce and
agricultural. In his report to the State
department he says that the archipelago
of Terra Del Fuego contains valuable
farming lands, forests and mineral de
posits. The Argentine Republic is said
to be taking steps TO colonize and develop
the islands
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

Chicago on Saturday broke the worlds
record on divorce trials, Five judges
were engaged in untieing unhappy couples
and upward OF one hundred cases were
disposed of.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

Mrs. Clinton Smith of Middlebury, su-
perintendent of the Vermont Woman's
Christian Temperance union, gives the
figures of the vote on the resolution ally
ing that organization with the political
prohibition party, and thus taking the w.
c. L. l. into party politics, rs follows
Members present, 1893, for the resolution,
rs; against 81 leaving GO who did not
vote
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

Railroad accidents go on apace and the
most common excuse is that somebody
Numbered. The Midland railway com
pany OF England admits its liability for
the consequences of the fatal accident on
its road at DOncaster on the 10Th inst,
by which over score of persons were
killed and over three score were injured,
Tue company promises to deal literally
with the injured and the families of those
killed, but this Will not mend an injury
for life or bring back the dead to sorrow
ing friends and relatives
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

The statistics of the cotton crop of 1856
81 show that northern mills hardly held
their own as compared with the year be
fore. There was decrease of something
over 10000 bales in the crop while south
ern consumption showed an increase of
10000 bales ana there were 100000 more
bales sent to Great Britain, France and
Canada than we exported the year be-
fore.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

1t is not likely that the Chicago an
archists have many friends among the
orderloving people Of the country, out If
they have any aud wish to retain them
they should at once mu2zle their would
be champion, John Most. In the course
of II venomous TRADE in New York the
other night he called on the workiugmeu
to arm themselves and prevent the hang
ing OF the seven condemned criminals 1t
is a pity that the number cannot be made
eight by the addition of Most
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

a couple were married at the county
fair at Lockport, n. Y, the other day.
The ceremony was witnessed by 10000
people and 5000 worth of presents were
given them. 1t is rather late in the sea
son to introduce this feature this year
but another year we may expect cere-
monies of this sort at all the agricultural
fairs, to the mutual advantage of man.
ayers and the matrimonial participants.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

In charging the grand jury the other day
one of the judges in the State of Georgia,
said Il have made up my mind that
when person comes before me a second
time on a charge of carrying concealed
weapons, | shall sentence him to the chain
gang, 10 matter who it is" This would
be good rule, for every county in every
State If enforced, especially throughout
the South, it would lesson homicides in
that section by half
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

The destruction of the town of Sanford,
Florida, by fire, emphasizes the risks of
business in that State AS a rule in Flor
ida the villages are built Of Southern pine
wood Water works are the exception
fire apparatus is scanty. Insurance is
consequently high, and scarce. Sanford
was an important business centre : and
the fire detroyed every store in the town
except two new brick blocks and the San
ford house. The loss is about $500 600.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

The four Judges of the New York Su-
preme Court, to whom was referred the
case of Jacob Sharp, having unanimously
agreed in affirming the judgment of con
vction, his case is now ended beyond
appeal and he will go to Sing Sing in a
day or two. The decision meets with
hearty public approval.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

1t cannot but be considered unfortun-
ate that politics should enter to any eX-
tent into the G, A h. councils. AT the St.
Louis convention this week, the contest
over the question of who shall be com
mander next year is likely to be largely
on the line Of Cleveland and anti Cleye-
land.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

The United States and Spanish govern
ments have come to an understanding
whereby it is agreed that articles carried
from this country to Spain and her colon
les in American vessels shall pay no high
er tonnage duties or imposts than are
paid by Spanish vessels under like cir
cumstances. BY the same agreement
there win be no further discrimination in
the matter Of tonnage dues or imposts on
Spanish vessels and cargoes arriving in
ports of the United States.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

New York city has had a sensation over
a shocking discovery in one of its chill
dren's homes. The little ones were left
in charge of two servants, who were FIRE.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-30

In view of the repeated assertion hat
President Cleveland had signed more
pension bills than his republican pnde-
cessors, Arthur, Hayes and Grant, ON
bined, Senator Allison of Iowa askedthe
Hon. Edward Mcpherson of Gettysburg,
Pa, eX.member of Congress and ex clerk
of the House, to look up the subject ald
give him the facts. This he did and ais
statement is 50 interesting that we COP, it
in full.
GETTYSBURG, Pa, Sept 49, IS
Hon.. Wtittdm Il. Allison, DubuQc,
iOlCd.
My Dear Sir: The Statement" %
which you ask my attention, RESPECTING
/ president Cleveland's Official record N
/ Union soldiers" copied from the Nntjal-
/ dJ EtClO, Il Washington 3D. ca wteJy
paper, bears the marks Of prepa ationf1r
a purpose. That purpose Is to show nat
| the Cleveland administration is more er-
titled to the respect and confluence If
the Union soldieIy OF the country tGat
the administrations Of either Grant OF
| Hayes or Arthur 1t seeks to make the
| impression that Cleveland hA, been more
liberal and more just to the soidlery tuan
either of his predecessors. And il claims
in terms, that Cleveland has approved II
more private pension bills than Grant
aud Hayes combined, and l21 more than
Arthur.
The statement" is false both IN its as
seruons and its suggestions.
First. As to its assertions. The pen
sion story of the 10Th Congress Is this.
/ Pension bills passed in the TWO sessions Glg
. Bills approved by Cleveland ...... .... . CiS
! Bills vetoed by Cleveland ... ... ........ l24
| Bills become laws by lapse Of time With
out Cleveland's approval ........... 10
| Bill "pocketed" by Cleveland .....
| Total . 01c
The Irish standard., 1887-09-17

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The Su1wene Court Of Illinois hi;

The Huprsrne Court Of Illinois has
confirmed the decision OF the lower:
courts with regard to tiae conviction OF
the Anarchists, and fixed November IL
as the day of their execution. No one
will be surprised al this decision, and
presumably very few will regc: it ex~
cept those who. like the Anarchists
themselves, would desire TO SEE the
overthrow OF constitutional govern
ment, and chaos reign supreme. There
is nothing harsh in the form Of our
government, and each person who was
born or lives under the American flag
is equal in everything, perhaps, but
brains. II one man succeeds by energy,
Industry and constant attention to bus
mess and amasses more wealth than
another it cannot be blamed to crr
form of government, If anything is
found to be radically wrong III the way
some acquire more wealth than others,
redress can be had through other
sources than throwing bombs into a
crowd Of innocent people and thereby
committing murder, The families of
the men who will suffer for their crime
on November II, will receive the SYM
pathy of the American people, but no
good citizen Of this county will regret
that Anarchy will forever get a set
back on that day.